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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.26, 305.28 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.26, 305.28 and 147.46 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.26 : 305.28 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.26/305.28 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.26x = 305.28 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.26x = 45,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016.59/221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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